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“Qwen Panic”: How Alibaba’s AI Ambitions Are Shaking Silicon Valley
"Qwen Panic" captures Silicon Valley's unease as Alibaba's AI advances challenge U.S. dominance, with its open-source Qwen models and ChatGPT-competing app reshaping the competitive landscape.
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Alibaba Launches Robotics and Embodied AI
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Xiaomi Responds to Incident of Car Reportedly Driving Off on Its Own
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Afari Technology Unveils AI Plan and New Brand
In Chongqing, Afari debuted its brand and “AI + Vehicle” strategy, showcased 8D city smart-driving, and outlined a rapid robotaxi rollout toward large-scale commercialization.
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ByteDance’s Doubao Translation Model Supports 28 Languages, Performance Comparable to GPT-4o
ByteDance debuts Doubao translation model: two-way across 28 languages, performance comparable to GPT-4o, with fluent output and 4K context.
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Zhipu AI Launches GLM‑4.5, an Open-Source 355B AI Model Aimed at AI Agents
Chinese startup Zhipu AI (now rebranded as Z.ai) has open-sourced its new flagship model GLM‑4.5, a 355-billion-parameter foundation AI model. The July 28 ann...
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Biren Technology Secures CSRC Filing for Hong Kong IPO, China’s GPU “Dark Horse” Eyes First Pure-Play GPU Listing
Biren Technology has received regulatory approval for a Hong Kong IPO, marking a major milestone for one of China’s leading homegrown GPU developers in its bid to become the country’s first listed pure-play GPU company.
Open-Source Humanoid Robot Startup RoboParty Raises Back-to-Back Seed and Seed+ Rounds in One Month
RoboParty has raised back-to-back Seed and Seed+ rounds within a month to scale its fully open-source humanoid robotics platform and developer ecosystem.
Phil Rivers Tech Raises Eight-Figure Series A1 to Advance AI4S-Driven Drug Innovation
Phil Rivers Tech has raised an eight-figure Series A1 round to accelerate AI4S-powered drug discovery and push multiple innovative therapies into clinical development.
vivo S50 Series Opens Pre-Orders Starting at $425
vivo has opened pre-orders for the S50 series starting at $425, bringing flagship-level performance, periscope telephoto cameras, and premium durability to the mid-to-high-end segment.
HarmonyOS Smart Mobility Launches L3 Autonomous Driving Pilot in Shenzhen as Two Models Receive L3 Approval
HarmonyOS Smart Mobility has begun real-world L3 autonomous driving trials in Shenzhen, marking a key step toward regulatory deployment as two vehicle models receive official L3 approval.
T-Chef Tech Raises Multi-Million Dollar Series A to Scale AI-Powered Cooking Solutions
AI cooking technology company T-Chef Tech has raised a multi-million-dollar Series A to accelerate global expansion and its transition into a comprehensive smart kitchen solutions provider.
Ember AI Raises Multi-Million Dollar Angel Round to Build Interactive AI Knowledge Companions
Ember AI, founded by a former Baidu core executive, has secured a multi-million-dollar angel round to scale its multimodal interactive AI knowledge agents across education, enterprise, and Southeast Asia.
Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute Establishes Spiking Intelligence Lab
The Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute of Brain Science has launched the Spiking Intelligence Lab to develop brain-inspired AI models that bridge neuroscience and artificial intelligence in both directions.
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